Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 15m at 11:39 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:46 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Jan 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:054.410:083.73:55-0.24:450.07:175:12New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:324.310:323.74:33-0.25:220.07:175:13Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:474.210:523.75:10-0.25:570.07:185:14Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:104.211:273.85:48-0.26:310.07:185:15Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:494.26:29-0.17:07-0.17:185:15Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:133.912:384.17:170.07:49-0.17:185:16First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:094.01:374.08:190.28:41-0.27:185:17First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:144.12:463.89:350.39:42-0.27:185:18First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:284.23:593.710:500.210:47-0.37:185:19First Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:424.35:113.611:580.111:54-0.47:185:20Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:564.46:213.61:01-0.17:185:21Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:064.67:263.712:58-0.62:00-0.37:175:22Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:094.78:243.91:58-0.82:56-0.57:175:22Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:064.89:194.02:55-0.93:48-0.77:175:23Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:594.810:124.13:50-1.04:38-0.87:175:24Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:504.711:054.24:42-1.05:25-0.87:175:25Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:384.511:574.25:32-0.96:10-0.77:165:26Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:244.46:20-0.76:54-0.67:165:27Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:494.21:104.27:09-0.57:37-0.47:165:28Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:404.11:574.07:59-0.28:22-0.37:155:29Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:304.12:453.88:540.09:09-0.17:155:30Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:214.13:343.79:500.29:570.07:145:31Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:114.14:243.610:460.210:470.07:145:32Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:024.15:163.511:410.211:380.07:145:33Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:564.16:093.512:330.27:135:34Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:504.27:013.612:290.01:230.17:125:35Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:404.27:503.61:19-0.12:110.07:125:36Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:264.28:333.72:06-0.22:55-0.17:115:37New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:074.39:123.72:51-0.33:37-0.17:115:38New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:424.29:463.83:35-0.44:17-0.27:105:39New Moon30Sat
31Sun10:114.210:133.84:17-0.44:54-0.37:095:40New Moon31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658120)

Common Questions About Wilmington, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wilmington, NC today?

Slack tide in Wilmington, NC is approximately 2:42 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Wilmington, NC?

Wilmington, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Wilmington, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Wilmington, NC?

Tide predictions for Wilmington, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Wilmington, NC?

Tide data for Wilmington, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8658120. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8658120.

What is the moon phase in Wilmington, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Wilmington, NC is First Quarter (67% illuminated). This places Wilmington, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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